Monday, March 3, 2014

Soyuz Spacecraft

We have fans from Russia who have requested a special design celebrating Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, who was born on March 9, 1934. Since we already did a Space Shuttle design, why not a Russian spacecraft.

We have chosen the Soyuz spacecraft because it is the most recognizable design. The model presented is based on the Soyuz -TMA.

The design has the traditional three module configuration. The orbital module at the front, the reentry or descent module in the middle, and the service module at the back. The orbital module contains scientific equipment and cargo. The reentry module is where the occupants return back to Earth. The service module has the propulsion system, solar panels, communications and control systems of the spacecraft.

If you check closely, you will find a cosmonaut in the reentry module!

This design uses the WeDo Activity Pack (the 300+ extra blocks kit) since we are planning in having the Soyuz spacecraft inside the Soyuz rocket!

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